Thanksgiving is Thursday, November 26, so you’ve got about two and a half weeks left. Don’t panic!
I know your to-do list is a page long, and “organize the house” is still on it.
You love a tidy home. Clear counters are a must, shoes live in the mudroom, and you actually enjoy decluttering when you have the time. But this year flew by, and somehow the pantry, kids’ rooms, kitchen, basement, and closets are still waiting.
Now the holidays are here, and you’re juggling family coming over, last-minute shopping, and making sure you have every ingredient for your famous green bean casserole. You know what needs to be done, but between work, kids, dinners, and your workout routine, there’s no time.
So here are three quick tips to make hosting a little less stressful.
Before You Start
Grab your phone and set a timer for 10 minutes. Keep a trash bag handy. Work on one tip at a time, and stop when the timer goes off.
Tip 1: Toss Expired Food in the Pantry and Fridge
Go through your pantry and fridge and toss anything expired. You’ll know exactly what you have on hand when you head to the grocery store, and you’ll free up space for the turkey, sides, and pies.
Tip 2: Clear the Dining Room Table
Put away everything that’s piled on the table. Don’t just shove it into a box or bag to deal with later. Give each item a real home now, and you’ll thank yourself on Thanksgiving morning.
Tip 3: Make Room in the Mudroom
Your guests will need somewhere to put their jackets and shoes. In your 10 minutes:
Put away summer jackets
Move the overflow of shoes to your primary closet
Open those Amazon packages and find homes for what’s inside
Still Wondering When You’ll Find the Time?
If the idea of doing all this on top of everything else makes you want to hide in the pantry, it might be time to call in a professional.
That’s where we come in.
We’ve transformed entire homes in less than a week. Imagine spending your time with family instead of decluttering and organizing. You could run to HomeGoods and come back to a fully organized playroom. Or hop on a call and return to find your guest bedroom, closet, and bathroom perfectly organized and ready for guests.
With our All-Inclusive Done For You Decluttering + Organizing service, we’ll even manage your decorations. From start to finish, you’ll have a sparkling home with nothing left for you to tackle.
Let us make this your calmest, most organized holiday yet. 🎄
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Frequently asked questions
How do I get my home organized for Thanksgiving in just 10 minutes?
Set a timer for 10 minutes, grab a trash bag, and tackle one small area at a time. Start with expired food in the pantry and fridge, then clear the dining room table, then make room in the mudroom for guests’ coats and shoes. Stop when the timer goes off. Small, focused sessions add up fast.
What should I organize first before hosting Thanksgiving?
Start with the pantry and fridge. Tossing expired food shows you exactly what you have before you shop, and it frees up space for the turkey, sides, and pies.
How do I make room for guests’ coats and shoes?
Clean out your mudroom first. Put away summer jackets, move overflow shoes to your primary closet, and find homes for any packages you haven’t opened. That gives guests a clear spot to drop their things when they arrive.
What’s the best way to clear a cluttered dining room table?
Put each item in its real home instead of shoving everything into a box or bag to deal with later. It takes a little longer now, but you won’t be digging through a pile on Thanksgiving morning.
Can you organize my home before Thanksgiving?
Yes. We’ve transformed entire homes in less than a week. Our All-Inclusive Done For You Decluttering + Organizing service covers your pantry, kitchen, closets, kids’ rooms, guest spaces, and even your decorations. We only have ten spots left before Thanksgiving, so book a phone consultation soon.
Do I need to be home while the team works?
No. Many clients are at work or running errands during a session. We talk through the plan together during your free consultation so everything lands where you want it.
Do you serve my area?
We serve Nashua, Bedford, Merrimack, Amherst, Hollis, Windham, Londonderry, and surrounding Southern NH communities, along with Northern Massachusetts and the Greater Boston area.
Ready for your calmest, most organized holiday yet?
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